Adenocarcinoma of the colon, presenting as a submucosal tumor

Abstract

A 64-year-old woman underwent colonoscopy for abdominal discomfort and a protruded lesion measuring approximately 10 mm was detected in the descending colon. The tumor was entirely covered by normal-appearing mucosa and was regarded as a submucosal tumor (SMT). A small adenomatous polyp was present beside the SMT (Figure 1). For precise histological assessment of the SMT and therapeutic purpose of the coexisted polyp, we performed complete resection of the lesions by endoscopic submucosal dissection.

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